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Issue 6: Williams County OSU Extension levy (renewal)

On the ballot in
Williams County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Williams County for the purpose of educational activities related to agriculture, natural resources, and 4-H programs, that the county auditor estimates will collect $311,924 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.4 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $8 for each $100,000 of the county auditor's market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027, first due in calendar year 2028.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a 0.4-mill, 5-year Williams County property tax for OSU Extension educational activities related to agriculture, natural resources and 4-H, estimated to collect $311,924 a year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal levy.

On every Williams County ballot. Ballot heading: "Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Williams County OSU Extension".

Sources

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